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Suspicious Substance Prompts Investigation At US District Court For The District Of New Jersey

A suspicious substance reportedly leads to three federal workers being decontaminated at the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, 50 Walnut Street in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on May 12, 2025. The powder is reportedly located in the mail room. Several armed agents, police, fire, and hazmat teams all respond to the crime scene. The incident is under continued investigation. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12357966
Date Taken	12 May 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto
Category	Unrest, Conflicts and War
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto

Suspicious substance federal workers decontaminated US District Court District of New Jersey Walnut Street Newark New Jersey United States May 12 2025 powder mail room armed agents police fire hazmat crime scene investigation Kyle Mazza NurPhoto incident hazardous material emergency response contamination law enforcement safety protocols public safety courthouse federal building postal security emergency services security breach biohazard chemical threat.